Christmas Crunch Food

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels and peanuts.
• In a microwave safe bowl or the container the candy coating comes in, melt the candy coating according to package directions, usually 90 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Be sure not to over melt the candy coating as it will burn and become too thick to stir and coat the mix evenly.
• Pour the melted candy coating over the ingredients in the large bowl and toss to coat with a large spoon. Ingredients should be evenly coated in the candy coating.
• Spread the mixture out in an even layer on parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle with the sprinkles and then the M&M's. Lay gingermen cookies evenly across mixture.
• Allow mixture to cool completely. Break apart to serve. Store in an airtight container or baggie.

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH

Steps:

• Spread a couple sheets of parchment paper, wax paper, or two silpats on the countertop then set aside.
• Add puffcorn, pretzels, and peanuts to a very large bowl - if you don't have an XL bowl, use two large bowls - then set aside.
• Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl then microwave for 40 seconds and stir. Microwave for 30 seconds then stir. If chocolate chips aren't completely smooth, continue microwaving in 10 seconds increments, stirring between increments, until completely melted.
• Drizzle chocolate over puffcorn mixture then gently fold with a spatula until everything is evenly coated. Spread mixture out onto prepared surface then sprinkle with M&Ms (may not use whole bag) and press gently so they adhere to the warm chocolate. Add sprinkles then let cool completely. Transfer to treat bags or an airtight container.

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH RECIPE

Steps:

• Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet before you prepare the other items. Melt the white chocolate at your preferred method (I use a glass bowl in the microwave for 1.5-2 minutes, stirring in the middle).
• As it melts, mix the m&m's and pretzels in another bowl.
• Once the chocolate is all melted nicely, pour it into the mix. Stir.
• Spread mix unto parchment paper to cool. Allow to set for 20 minutes. To speed up the hardening process, you can place it in the freezer.
• Once cooled, break it up and serve.

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH

Steps:

• Grease one 10x15 inch baking pan.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
• Continue to cook, without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda. Add cereal and cashews; pour into prepared pan and allow to cool. Break into pieces and store in air tight container.

DAVE'S CHRISTMAS CRUNCH COOKIES

Steps:

• For the cookies: In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Remove from heat, stir in the peanut butter, and then fold in the puffed rice. Let cool until cool enough to touch. Spread waxed paper to cover a 2-foot long area. Press cookie batter, 1/2-inch thick, onto waxed paper. Cut cookies with cookie cutters, and then transfer to a cookie sheet.
• For the glaze: Melt chocolate and butterscotch separately in a double boiler over barely simmering water or in the microwave at 50 percent power.
• In a medium bowl, combine melted chocolate and butterscotch. Using the back of a metal spoon, drizzle glaze over the cookies. Set aside until glaze sets, about 15 to 20 minutes.

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH CANDY

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. , Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter; cook without stirring until mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage), brushing down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water as needed., Remove from heat. Stir in cereal, cashews, baking soda and vanilla. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Using a buttered metal spatula, spread mixture to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely; break into pieces., To Make Ahead: Store candy in an airtight container up to 1 month.

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine vegetables. Whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Put 1 cup of Rice Krispies (red and green) in a bowl and set aside.
• In a small bowl add 1 cup of chocolate chips and microwave until melted.
• Combine Rice Krispies with melted chocolate. Shape as you wish.
• Put in freezer until hardened.
• When ready take out and enjoy!